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Chai Spiced Apple Crisp

This Chai Spiced Apple Crisp brings together the quintessential fall comfort dessert with an intriguing twist of aromatic chai spices. The blend of cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and cloves elevates the humble apple crisp into a sophisticated yet comforting dessert that's both nostalgic and unexpectedly delightful.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Rest Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American, Fusion
Servings 8 servings
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x9 inch baking dish or 10-inch cast iron skillet
  • Mixing Bowls

Ingredients
  

For the Apple Filling

  • 6 medium apples preferably a mix of Honeycrisp and Granny Smith
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar coconut sugar works as a less refined alternative
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour or arrowroot powder for gluten-free
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper the secret ingredient for authentic chai flavor

For the Crisp Topping

  • 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats not quick-cooking
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour almond flour works for gluten-free
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar date sugar offers a less refined alternative
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed or coconut oil for dairy-free
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking dish or a 10-inch cast iron skillet.
  • Core and slice the apples into approximately 1/4-inch thick slices. Leave the peels on for added texture and nutrition.
  • In a large bowl, gently toss the sliced apples with granulated sugar, lemon juice, flour, vanilla extract, and all the filling spices (cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, cloves, and black pepper) until each slice is evenly coated.
  • In a separate bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and use your fingertips to work it into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized butter pieces remaining.
  • Stir the cinnamon, cardamom, and ginger into the crumb mixture.
  • Transfer the spiced apple mixture to your prepared baking dish, distributing it evenly. Sprinkle the crisp topping uniformly over the apples, covering the entire surface.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, until the topping is golden brown and the apple filling is bubbling around the edges.
  • Allow your Chai Spiced Apple Crisp to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving to allow the juices to thicken and the flavors to fully develop.

Notes

For a lower-sugar version, reduce granulated sugar to 2 tablespoons and use 1/3 cup maple syrup instead of brown sugar in the topping.
For a gluten-free adaptation, substitute the all-purpose flour with almond flour in the topping and arrowroot powder in the filling.
To make this vegan-friendly, replace butter with coconut oil or a plant-based butter alternative.
This crisp can be stored, covered, at room temperature for up to 2 days, or refrigerated for up to 5 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 75mgFiber: 4gSugar: 30g
Keyword Apple Crisp, Chai Spiced, Fall Dessert, Apple Dessert, Spiced Dessert
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